Albite (Var: Cleavelandite)
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An old-time cabinet specimen from the famous Abija N. Fillow Quarry pegmatite at Branchville, Connecticut. Lustrous, pearlescent cleavelandite blades in a jackstraw pattern comprise this showy piece from a historic locale. The quarry opened in 1876 and the piece comes with an old, cloth label glued to the back. Ex. Mullane Collection.
Product details
SpeciesAlbite, Cleavelandite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.4 x 5.3 x 4.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Connecticut
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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sodium plagioclase famed for snow-white cleavelandite blades and Alpine pericline crystals; pegmatite matrices, bright luster, and appeal.Regional guide
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